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November 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Herodotus on Ancient Libya

. . . but in fact the army was being sent out (as I believe) for the purpose of subduing Libya: for of the Libyans there are many nations of nations

October 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Darius Returns to Asia

Thus the Persians escaped, and the Scythians in their search missed the Persians the second time also . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay --

September 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Persians Retreat; Scythians Fail to Catch Up

But when it was day, those who were left behind perceived that they had been betrayed by Darius, and they held out their hands in submission to the

September 22, 2015 2 Comments

Scythian Army Forms for Battle

. . . and meanwhile, after the coming of the gifts to Darius, the Scythians who were left had arrayed themselves against the Persians with both foot

September 15, 2015 Leave a Comment

Persian Invaders Encounter Difficulties in Scythia

So far then the Persians had the advantage for a small part of the war.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the

September 8, 2015 1 Comment

Darius’ Offer to Scythians

If thou thinkest thyself able to make opposition to my power, stand thou still and cease from wandering abroad, and fight."Translated by George

August 18, 2015 1 Comment

Scythian Kingdoms Meet

The Scythians meanwhile having considered with themselves that they were not able to repel the army of Darius alone by a pitched battle, proceeded to

August 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

Darius Disposes of His Great Bridge

Thus said Darius and hastened on his march forwards.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the complete Herodotus

August 4, 2015 Leave a Comment

Persians on European Side of the Hellespont

Darius then, having come to this river and having encamped there, was pleased with the river and set up a pillar there also, with an inscription as

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